The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 110, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, December 16, 2005 Page: 2 of 18
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The Clifton Record
Friday, Dec. 16, 2005
• TREES
Continued From Page One
defined the area’s heritage, image,
and identity.
“In addition to providing natu-
ral beauty, marking historic
points, and providing much
needed shade in the summer,
these trees identify the ‘Heart of
Central Texas’ in the minds of our
Bosque County citizens,” the reso-
lution says.
The document continues to
point out that, with over 300 spe-
cies of birds calling Bosque
County home, millions of dollars
and countless hours have been
spent to protect these “priceless
natural assets.”
“Removing these trees runs
counter to our mission to foster
the idea of the importance of pre-
serving, conserving, and rehabili-
tating our native environment,”
the document states.
It also points out that TxDOT’s
program contradicts the Federal
Highway Administration Exem-
plary Ecosystems initiatives and
guidelines mandated by Congress.
Kevlar Shield Fbr Courtroom
At the recommendation of
Bosque County Deputy/Bailiff
Terry Flory and Chief Deputy
Mike Mabry, the court okayed the
purchase of an ArmorCore protec-
tion system for the district court-
room.
Mabry said the product consists
of two 3-foot by eight-foot panels
of Kevlar ballistic protective ma-
terial to be cut to fir and placed in
front of the judge’s bench in the
courtroom. The system is similar
to one in place in Erath County,
and is easily installed, Mabry
noted.
“We’re trying to make the court-
room as feasibly safe as possible,”
Mabry told the court. The system,
to by provided by Waco Compos-
ites I, Ltd., will cost the county
$623, according to the company’s
bid.
Miscellany
The court approved a bid from
Gloff Ford-Mercury of Clifton to
provide two 2006 Ford Crown Vic-
toria police interceptors at a price
of $25,250 per vehicle.
Action on a proposed veterans
memorial to be erected on the
courthouse lawn was tabled for
further research.
No action was taken on estab-
lishing the recipient of new fees to
be collected by the district clerk’s
office starting Jan. 1, 2006. Two
agencies have requested to be
beneficiaries of the fees, but the
court wanted to research the issue
further before making a final de-
cision.
In the election process for the
board of directors of the Bosque
County Central Appraisal District,
the court cast 600 votes for nomi-
nee Gene Blakley and 357 votes for
nominee Mike Domel.
The court approved payment of
claims, salaries, and wages
against county and precinct funds,
as well as one line item transfer.
The next court session is set for
9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, in the
first floor meeting room of the
Bosque County Collection in Me-
ridian.
• VALLEY MILLS
Continued From Page One
hand, and door prizes will be
awarded. Santa Claus is even
scheduled to make an appear-
ance.
Christmas in the Park allows
individuals or groups to reserve
one of 20 trees in Santa Fe Park to
decorate for the holidays. Electric-
ity is provided for the participants.
For more information about the
parade or the celebration, contact
Valley Mills Lions Club President/
Police Chief Tommy Roach at
(254) 932-6300.
• FIREWORKS
Continued From Page One
of fireworks, but such action was
not on the court’s agenda.
“If we get a fire going in Laguna
Park, we’re going to lose a bunch
of houses,” Lacey warned. “Other
counties do it. Why don’t we have
a total ban?”
“For one reason, I’m not for it,”
County Judge Cole Word replied.
A person commits an offense if
they knowingly or intentionally
violates the prohibition, and is sub-
ject to being charged with a Class
C misdemeanor, punishable by a
fine not to exceed $500. The order
will remain in effect until lifted by
the court, or when the Texas For-
est Service removes the county
from its “drought conditions” des-
ignation.
City Offices Note
Holiday Closures
CLIFTON — Clifton City Hall will
be closed Friday, Dec. 23, through
Monday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas
holidays. The offices will re-open
Tuesday morning, Dec. 27.
Offices will also be closed Monday,
Jan. 2, for the New Year’s holiday.
For more information, contact
City Hall at (254) 675-8337.
“HISTORICAL MARKER SITES OF BOSQUE COUNTY” by Ave Bonar
(right) will be available at a print signing on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 1 p.m.
at Stone Wall Collections of Clifton. Kathryn Hardcastle (left) of Stone
Wall invites the public to attend. — Staff Photo By Deborah Mathews
• BONAR
Continued From Page One
project was the genesis for the his- Bosque County,” which included
torical marker piece. 34 shots, is a limited edition. Bonar
With family ties in Bosque did the printing herself and the
County, Bonar is based in Austin, prints will be available at Stone-
with her professional work includ- wall. Organizers invite art lovers
ing documentary and portraiture, and historians alike to come to the
The “Historical Marker Sites of signing.
• LEAKS
Continued From Page One
cent main line breaks.
Public Works Director Jim
Burch asks residents to be as pa-
tient as possible, to immediately
report problems, and to under-
stand that field crews are doing
their best to repair the leaks.
Some employees worked around
the clock last weekend, stopping
only to rest and eat.
“This problem is not unique to
us, and it may well be with us for a
while,” Burch said explained.
City Administrator Jerry
Golden said the City has been able
to avoid the need for a “boil order”
by repairing the leaks with the
lines under enough pressure to
avoid any backflow issues.
“It may be helpful to keep some
drinking water on hand while
breaks are occurring with this
regularity,” Golden added.
“As mayor, I want Jim Burch’s
public works employees to know
we appreciate their dedication to
their jobs and to the residents of
the community. They performed
above and beyond the call during
last weekend’s outages, and we
want them to know we’re grateful
for them,” said Mayor Smith.
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Iredell; Iredell City Council mem-
ber; and Iredell School Board
member.
From the Field of Flags in
Iredell to county government, the
result of Smith’s outstanding vol-
untaryism could be seen and felt.
As commander of the Iredell VFW,
he coordinated the Field of Flags
of Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day,
and President’s Day each year.
He oversaw the VFW fish fry to
raise funds for the post’s yearly ac-
tivities. He worked tirelessly for
the landowners of Bosque County
while serving as chairman of the
Bosque County Appraisal District
Board for 12 years. “Through his
service, we all have benefited from
his fairness and character," read
the presenter.
Smith was married to Murlene
Flanary, his wife of 62 years, with
one daughter, Connie Jo, and one
son, Johnny.
“His steadfast family oriented
leadership was matched only by
his character. All this combined to
make Bosque County and Iredell
a better place to live and raise a
family.”
To receive the award on behalf
of Smith were his children Connie
Jo and Johnny. The two were met
with a standing ovation from the
room as they accepted the plaque
and more than a few patrons
wiped at tears amid the thunder-
ous applause.
Also honored was Paul Ray
Wilkerson for his volunteer work
in ag and natural resources.
Promoting agriculture has been
a way of life for Wilkerson. As the
former owner of Wilkerson Feed &
Seed, he sponsored and supported
applied research projects in coop-
eration with the Bosque County
Extension office. He has finan-
cially supported the Bosque
County Hay Show since its begin-
ning.
As a board member and past
president of the United Coopera-
tive Service, he promoted and sup-
ported a rural life-style for the
residents of Bosque County. He
has supported the 4-H and FFA
youth involved in agriculture by
donating to the Bosque, Hill, and
Hamilton counties youth livestock
shows. He also donated his time to
help the youth with projects and
served as the sheep superinten-
dent for the Central Texas Fair
and Fair Board member.
“Through his service and gifts,
Paul Ray has made Bosque
County a better place to live and
raise a family.”
Wilkerson is married to Quata
and their three children are Vickie,
Curtis, and Brad. They also have
eight grandchildren.
Curtis Wilkerson accepted the
award on behalf of his father who
was out-of-state.
Community Festivals and
Events honors went to Don Olson,
Clifton High School Football Stat-
istician, Star supporter of educa-
tional events, and school sports
enthusiast.
Clifton native Olson began keep-
ing football statistics when he was
still in high school. His accurate
records and reports to the
coaches, the Waco Tribune Her-
ald, and the Clifton Record have
been an important service as well
as to the history of the Clifton Cubs
football teams. Becoming the offi-
cial statistician in 1968, Olson as-
sisted as early as 1963, making 42
years of service. Olson has been
faithful to the task that he has
missed only two high school
games during this time, even
while attending college.
His personal concern for the
players, coaches, and school has
made him an endeared supporter
and motivator. His two sons, Ryan
and Regan, now college students
at T.S.T.A., assist him when they
are at home. Could this be a sec-
ond generation?
Olson’s wife Arlene, Clifton High
School counselor, enjoys her fam-
ily and their sports events as well
as backing the school’s band orga-
nization. Seldom missing concerts
and games keeps them all “much
on the go.” She also attests to the
fact that all three eat, sleep, and
play golf too.
Olson’s interests also include
mission trips to Acuna, Mexico to
build houses for the homeless, ac-
companied by Clifton youth. Texas
“orange” gets any remaining
hours of this man’s life as he is an
avid University of Texas fan.
He was quoted in the Clifton
Record a few years ago by answer-
ing the question, “When do you
think you’ll retire?” with a smile
and saying, “Hopefully not until
they are throwing dirt on my
grave.”
“What a great spirit for a volun-
teer.”
Chief of Meridian Volunteer Fire
Department Mike Walker was rec-
ognized for his volunteer work
with the Fire Department and
EMS.
Although Walker is a city paid
employee, his overtime of volun-
teer hours challenges the clocks
to more than 24 hours daily. His
family will attest to the fact that he
happily wakes each morning with
determination to meet another
project. He was recognized for his
outstanding leadership with the
Meridian Fire Department.
As a certified fireman, he is au-
tomatically a first responder, as-
sisting Emergency Medical
Services when needed. As evi-
denced by his more than 17 years
with the Department, safety of hu-
man life and properties are his per-
sonal priorities. His fellow firemen
testify to his dedication and profes-
sionalism. It is reported that he has
not missed a single fire drill this
year, and has missed very few fires
during his 17 years of service.
In addition to his untiring desire
to help other, Walker was instru-
mental in obtaining the Homeland
grants that awarded the city its
newest fire fighting equipment.
When special holidays and events
are planned, Walker spends count-
less hours after work installing
electrical lights and props.
His children are Michael and
Delydia, who are students at MCC
and San Marcos. Another daughter,
Tabitha, is a Meridian Middle
School student. His wife Mary re-
lates that he never takes No for an
answer.
“How very fortunate we are to
have this outstanding public ser
vant looking out for our private and
public welfare.”
Also honored was Gale Noland
for her work with Youth and Fam-
ily Services. “Kids, animals, youth
activities, and Gale Noland just
seem to go together.”
Known best through her work
with the 4-H program, she has
served at the Clifton 4-H Club Man-
ager for six years. With her
children’s involvement in horse
and goat projects, it was a natural
lead-in to her participation on the
Central Texas Fair Board. She has
been a member of the Fair Board
for four years and currently serves
as reporter.
Noland is a member of the Clif-
ton Riding Club and FFA Alumni
Association. When her children
were younger, she coached Little
Dribblers for three years.
She is also a supporter of the
Academic Booster Club of the Clif-
ton ISD. She and her husband
Mark, along with their children
Kaci and Megan, are members of
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.
“Service to others, and in par-
ticular, service to youth and youth
organizations is what Patricia
Ferguson Coy is all about.”
Being a former 4-H member and
a Gold Star recipient was a natural
attraction for the agents in Bosque
county to involve Coy in the 4-H
program. She was honored for her
volunteer work in the category of
Other.
Her first contact with Bosque
County 4-H was as a speaker at the
Annual Awards Banquet when she
first came to the county to practice
law. She has been a dedicated vol-
unteer for the 4-H program by serv-
ing on the 4-H Program
Development Council. With her
leadership, the 4-H Lucky Clover
Golf Tournament has become a
very successful fund-raising event
for the program.
Coy currently serves as 1st Vice
President of the Board of Directors
for the Bluebonnet Council of Girl
Scouts of America. She was ap-
pointed to the board in 1999.
Camp Janus, a facility for burn
survivors in the Houston area also
received favor from Coy, where she
served as a camp volunteer for
eleven years.
Coy is a member of the Lions
Club where she has served as
president and vice president. Other
organizations to which she dedi-
cates her time and endless ener-
gies are Bosque County Business
and Professional Women, Clifton
Chamber of Commerce, Aggie
Muster, Texas Aggie Bar Associa-
tion, and Zion United Church.
Through all of her volunteer ac-
tivities, she finds time for her hus
band Joe as well as family and
friends.
“Patricia has set the example for
other youth volunteers to share of
themselves|vith others.”
The group was thanked for their
work and the banquet was concluded.
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Bosque County Properties
Bob Snow Chrysler
Clifton Moulding, Inc.
Fifst Security State Bank
Chicken Express
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SILVER ANGELS
Clifton Funeral Home
Bosque Real Estate
Bank of America
Albrecht’s Pharmacy
Richard Lundberg, PC
Clifton Veterinary Clinic
Robertson, Robertson & Silas
Clifton Shutter Factory.
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Clifton Nursing & Rehab
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during the holidays, it became necessary to ask local
businesses for financial help to make sure that all the children
in Clifton have a Merry Christmas! The Angel Tree committee
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